Position: Book Publishing Project Manager / Publishing Producer

Position: Book Publishing Project Manager / Publishing Producer Overview We're seeking an experienced publishing professional who can take a nonfiction manuscript from a polished draft to a professionally published, market-ready book. This role combines editorial oversight, publishing expertise, project management, and book launch strategy. The ideal candidate has experience delivering a complete publishing process similar to firms such as Scribe Media, Amplify Publishing, Forbes Books, or other premium independent publishers. Responsibilities Editorial & Manuscript Development Evaluate manuscripts and recommend improvements. Coordinate developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading. Book doctor and strengthen manuscripts where appropriate. Ensure the manuscript is publication-ready. Design & Production Manage professional cover design. Oversee interior book design and layout. Coordinate typography and formatting for print and ebook. Ensure files meet Amazon KDP and IngramSpark specifications. Coordinate illustrations, graphics, and permissions if needed. Publishing Management Obtain ISBNs and barcodes. Manage copyright registration (if applicable). Prepare metadata, categories, keywords, and book descriptions. Publish to: Amazon IngramSpark Additional distribution platforms when appropriate Coordinate ebook and paperback production. Marketing & Launch Develop a comprehensive launch strategy. Execute Amazon bestseller campaigns. Recommend appropriate categories and keyword strategy. Coordinate ARC/review campaigns. Assist with Amazon Author Central optimization. Coordinate launch emails, social media assets, and promotional materials. Manage launch timeline and milestone execution. Project Management Coordinate editors, designers, formatters, and contractors. Manage project timelines and budgets. Serve as the primary point of contact from manuscript through launch. Ensure quality control throughout the publishing process. Qualifications Required experience: 5+ years in nonfiction publishing. Demonstrated experience managing books from manuscript through publication. Experience publishing through Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Strong understanding of nonfiction book positioning. Experience coordinating freelance editors and designers. Excellent project management skills. Preferred experience: Amazon bestseller campaign experience. Book launch strategy. Author platform development. Experience working with executives, entrepreneurs, or thought leaders. Marketing strategy for nonfiction books. Please Include in Your Proposal Please answer the following: Tell us about your publishing background. Approximately how many nonfiction books have you taken from manuscript to publication? Have you managed projects comparable to Scribe Media or Amplify Publishing? Please describe your role. Which services do you personally perform, and which do you outsource? Please share examples or links to books you've helped publish. Describe your experience with: Amazon KDP IngramSpark Ebook production Hardcover production Metadata optimization ISBN management Tell us about your experience with: Amazon bestseller campaigns Book launch strategy Amazon advertising Review campaigns Category and keyword optimization What were the most successful book launches you've been involved with? How do you measure a successful launch? If you were responsible for taking a polished 40,000-word nonfiction book from final manuscript to publication and launch, what services would you include, what timeline would you expect, and what would your approximate fee range be? Nice-to-Have Skills: Ghostwriting or book doctoring. Executive interviewing. Branding and positioning. Book proposal development. Podcast and PR outreach. Speaking or thought leadership marketing. AI-assisted editing workflows. Knowledge of hybrid publishing models. TELL ME: If you could only spend additional budget on one area to maximize a nonfiction book's commercial success, where would you invest it and why?